CivicPlus’ New AI Tools Work for Meetings, CRM, Websites

As state and local governments across the United States seek to operationalize artificial intelligence in their daily operations, a major technology provider working with these jurisdictions has released six new AI tools. The new feature comes from CivicPluswho is perhaps best known for creating municipal websites. However, the company offers many other government technology products…

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Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows that more advisors are turning to generative AI for greater efficiency, while clients demand deeper advice, context and emotional support. Financial advisors rely on generative AI to manage their routine work, but remain cautious about how the technology fits into their role as relationship managers and behavioral coaches, according to Morningstar data….

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Five9 and Google Cloud Advance AI-Driven Customer Experiences

Five9 announced its decision to collaborate with Google Cloud for common customer experience solutions. This follows a series of announcements from the contact center giant earlier this week focused on improving customer experience with AI services. Their latest partnership will see both providers collaborate towards an effective customer solution, enabling enterprise customers to improve their…

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China blocks Nvidia H200 AI chips that US government cleared for export – report | Nvidia

Suppliers of parts for Nvidia’s H200 have suspended production after Chinese customs authorities blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, according to a report. Reuters could not immediately verify the information, which appeared in the Financial Times citing two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia did not immediately respond…

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Will AI kill the smartphone?

Life without a smartphone may seem unimaginable, but AI giants are planning to scrap this ubiquitous gadget. “The race to overthrow the smartphone is on,” said The economistand the next generation of AI-powered devices intended to replace it could radically change our lives. Breaking the duopoly Over the past 20 years, the smartphone “has come…

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Supply chain resilience and AI readiness start with location-based data

For many supply chain organizations, the resilience conversation has shifted from reacting to disruption to understanding exposure. This shift requires companies to dig deeper, beyond tier-one suppliers, beyond transactional data, and into the physical and geographic realities that shape how goods are purchased, moved and stored over time. The question is no longer whether organizations…

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